The family of Rosalio G. Rodriguez, 98 yrs of age, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors at Riverside National Cemetery, we will be honored to do so.
Rosalio G. Rodriguez enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Aug 1942 and served honorably until Feb 1946 when he was discharged at the rank of Tech-5. He served in the Pacific and at the end of the war in Japan. He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Honorable Service Medal, Combat Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
After the war, he became an auto worker which he retired from after 25 yrs, and later a maintenance worker which he retired from after 10 years. He enjoyed many hobbies, auto repair, home repairs, gardening and traveling.
Mr. Rodriguez was preceded in passing by his loving wife of 61 years, who will be interred with him. He is survived by 10 children, 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Wednesday, 17 DEC 14: 1245 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family staging area #3, PGR please stage at staging area #8)
http://goo.gl/maps/JHyZL 1300 - Mission briefing
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Vern GrimshawPatriot Guard Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at the Nat'l link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?398074
